Dahl & DiLuca Ristorante Italiano has been Sedona’s flagship Italian fine dining destination since 1995. Founded by Chef Lisa Dahl, the West Sedona institution combines award-winning Italian cuisine, romantic candle-lit ambiance, and a Wine Spectator Award-winning collection, earning recognition as one of Sedona’s most romantic restaurants and most awarded fine dining establishments.
About Dahl & DiLuca
Dahl & DiLuca was Chef Lisa Dahl’s first Sedona restaurant, opened in 1995 in what was once a former drive-through. Three decades later, it remains the flagship of her six-restaurant Sedona family, which also includes Cucina Rustica, Pisa Lisa Woodfired Pizza (2 locations), Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill, and Butterfly Burger.
The dining room is draped in silk and adorned with gold and crystal chandeliers, with white tablecloths, candlelight, and live jazz piano two nights a week. The intimate Tuscan Terrace patio offers al fresco dining surrounded by garden lighting. Reservations are strongly recommended, Dahl & DiLuca is consistently ranked among Sedona’s top restaurants and books up quickly, especially on weekends and during peak tourist season.
What to Order
Dahl & DiLuca’s menu features traditional Italian classics with a refined Mediterranean influence, using organic produce, wild-caught seafood, and high-quality meats. Signature dishes include:
- Veal Piccata: sautéed in a sublime lemon-caper sauce
- Eggplant Parmigiana: a house favorite that converts non-eggplant lovers
- Romeo & Juliet: sautéed scaloppine of veal and eggplant finished al forno with marinara and mozzarella
- Veal Chop: frequently mentioned as a standout
- Three-Cheese Tortellini Alfredo with prosciutto and peas
- Florentine-style Bolognese and homemade lasagna
- Cioppino: Italian seafood stew
- Australian Rack of Lamb
- Lemon Cheesecake and house tiramisu for dessert
The menu also includes vegetarian and vegan options, gluten-free pasta on request, and an extensive Italian wine list curated to pair with each course.
Plan Your Visit
Address: 2321 W Hwy 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: (928) 282-5219
Cuisine: Italian fine dining, Mediterranean
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Reservations: Strongly recommended, book at SevenRooms or call directly
Dress code: Smart casual to dressy
Price range: $$$ (antipasti $18-24, pasta entrees $32-42, premium entrees $40-55)
Parking: Private lot on-site
Amenities: Full bar, gluten-free options, vegan options, patio dining, private room, takeout, wheelchair access
Awards & Recognition
Dahl & DiLuca has earned numerous accolades over its three-decade history, including:
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Best Romantic Restaurant, Official Best of Arizona
- Top 10 Italian Restaurants Statewide, Ranking Business Arizona
- Best Italian Restaurant, Market Surveys of America
- Best Italian Restaurant, Sedona’s Red Rock News
- 4.7 stars from 6,674+ OpenTable diners
- 4.5 stars from 3,613+ Tripadvisor reviewers, ranked #17 of 149 Sedona restaurants
Why Visit Dahl & DiLuca
For visitors planning a special evening in Sedona, anniversary, proposal, birthday, or simply a memorable fine dining experience, Dahl & DiLuca consistently delivers. The combination of Chef Lisa Dahl’s culinary reputation, three decades of refining the experience, the silk-draped romantic dining room, and the Tuscan Terrace patio makes it one of the most reliable choices in Sedona for traditional Italian fine dining.
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